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Kesler Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kessler .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Tesler, Keslar, Kessler, Fesler, Keeler, Mesler, Besler, Kesner

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Where is the Kesler family from?

You can see how Kesler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kesler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 38 Kesler families living in Ohio. This was about 31% of all the recorded Kesler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kesler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kesler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kesler. 26% of Kesler men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Kesler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kesler were Salesman and Clerk. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    12%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%
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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Kesler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kesler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Kesler. For the veterans among your Kesler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesler lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Kesler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kesler in 1943 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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